Key Responsibilities

Learning Objectives

The intern is expected to review all ECRP activities and systematically characterize those that have been completed, are currently ongoing, and are planned ECRP activities within the context of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in South Sudan.

• To map and characterize the contribution of ECRP activities for Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
• To understand the strength and gaps of multiple ECRP components on feeding each other for improving resilience of vulnerable community.
• Generate scientific documents that can be used as a reference for any future upcoming activities

Training Components and Learning Elements

• Spreadsheets, GIS and other spatial mapping tools, ECRP documents, any statistical tools

• High quality scientific report.
• High quality power point (not more than 20 slides) supported by texts, infographics, maps and photos
• Journal article (the format will be decided by IOM; ownership will be per IOM ECRP project context, and research and publication rules)

Duration of the assignment

The internship will run for three months (one month in South Sudan and two months remotely). During stay in South Sudan, intern may visit one or two project sites as part of TDY and spent majority time by gathering documentation in Juba. The remaining two months will be used for analyzing and generating deliverables.

Required Qualifications

Education

Student or recent MSC or PhD graduates on Disaster risk management, flood risk management, or related studies from internationally recognized universities or research institutes.

IOM will explore possibility to lease with inters direct advisors for part time supervision role to provide direct guidance on shaping the project work.

The working arrangement can be changed considering the situation in South Sudan.

Ethical Considerations

All review and analysis content will be produced in accordance with ECRP project context, and the IOM’s research and publication policy.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

one month in South Sudan and two months remotely

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
4. IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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